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Local and Nearby Attractions

Loudonville Canoe Livery – Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting on the Mohican

There area several liveries within minutes of the campground. You can make reservations at the office to avoid the lines. Float gently down the river and relax while enjoying the scenery, share time with family and friends, splash and swim, picnic on the shore – The Mohican River is Ohio’s premier river destination. www.loudonvillecanoe.com

AMISH COUNTRY – HOLMES COUNTY AND VICINITY

Although Ohio’s Amish live the simple life, traveling the country roads by horse and buggy, visitors to Amish country can still see the sights from the comfort of their cars. Large, white-painted farmhouses are scattered across the green fields. Rows of handmade dresses and work pants hang to dry in the sun. Barefoot boys wearing suspenders stroll alongside the road. In nearby Berlin you can sample great Amish cooking, tour the many shops and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

BIKING TRAILS

Kokosing Gap Trail - 13.2 mile paved trail from Mt. Vernon to Danville. This shady trail runs along the Kokosing River, through a wooded ravine, wetlands and scenic farmland. www.kokosinggaptrail.org

Richland B. & O. Trail

18.3 mile paved trail from Butler to Mansfield runs through picturesque farmland and crosses the Clear Fork Mohican river five times

MID OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE -LEXINGTON

This 2.4–mile road course boasts six national and international motorsports events during its season. Fans can roam the 330-acre facility, spread a blanket on one of the grassy mounds, and enjoy the races. www.midohio.com

MALABAR FARM STATE PARK - LUCAS

Malabar Farm is the 914 acre estate of famous Ohio author and conservationist Louis Bromfield. Tour the Big House, dine in the Malabar Inn Restaurant, purchase fresh product from Malabar Farm market and admire the view from atop Mt. Jeez www.malabarfarm.org

MOHICAN STATE PARK AND FOREST

Mohican State Park and the adjacent State Forest are located in the heart of Mohican Country...Ohio's best vacation region. The park is comprised of 1,110 acres with 5 miles of the scenic Clear Fork Branch of the Mohican River running through it. The Mohican Memorial State Forest surrounds the park with 4,795 acres. The recreational opportunities include fishing, hiking, hunting, and bridle trails.

FIRE TOWER CLIMB – MOHICAN STATE FOREST

Climb 80 feet to the top of a restored fire tower for a panoramic view of the Mohican area. One of only 7 towers remaining in Ohio, this is must see for all area visitors

LYONS FALLS – MOHICAN STATE PARK

Lyons Falls is a 50' rock cave with a falls over it. John Chapman, immortalized as Johnny Appleseed, frequented the region during the 1800's, caring for his apple tree nurseries. His name and the date, carved in the wall of Lyons Falls, were an attraction for years. Unfortunately, the etchings have been obliterated with the passage of time. The trail is right next to the Clear Fork river with beautiful views of the gorge to the right and the river to the left.

OHIO DREAMS - BUTLER

Ohio Dreams is a facility and an experience unlike anything else. One that serves up not just a couple of treats, but the entire candy store - from skateboarding and inline skating, to BMX (Race, True Street and Trails), mountain biking, ski and snowboard freeride water ramp training (in our bubble aerated pool), wakeboarding, wakeskating, and waterskiing. Here, you'll find the facilities, tools, staff and knowledge to feed all your action passions in one place so you can learn, improve and achieve your dream! www.ohiodreams.com

AMISH AND MENNONITE CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER - BERLIN

See why our people live the way they do! Half-hour interpretive tour of stunning 265' mural-in-the-round depicting Amish/Mennonite history, plus video presentation, area's best selection of Amish/Mennonite books, art gallery, unique gift shop. www.behalt.com

OHIO STATE REFORMATORY – MANSFIELD

With the cornerstone laid in 1886, this castle-like prison was designed as a reformatory for young offenders. Abandoned in 1990, the original cellblocks and administration areas remain intact. Four major motion pictures have been filmed on location, including “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Air Force One.” Listed on the nation Register of Historic Places, tour admissions are applied directly to the preservation of the building. Not handicapped accessible. www.mrps.org

RICHLAND CAROUSEL PARK - MANSFIELD

Features the first new hand carved wooden carousel to be built since the early 1920s. Fifty-two beautiful animals and two chariots. Indoor facility. Accessible to the handicapped. www.richlandcarrousel.com

OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY - MANSFIELD

Located on the headwater of the Clearfork River, the marsh and old growth forest offers great birding and hiking opportunities. A visitors center, outdoor display area for birds of prey and a walk through songbird aviary are among its attractions.There is no admission fee for the Sanctuary. 419-884-4295 www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com

KINGWOOD CENTER MANSION AND GARDENS - MANSFIELD

Free admission. Kingwood is the 47-acre former estate of Charles K. King. The grounds are renowned for both their historic significance and the brilliant floral displays of the new gardens. The French Provincial mansion contains many rooms decorated with Mr. King’s original furnishings and one of Ohio’s outstanding horticultural libraries. An elegant greenhouse features year-round displays and plant sales. The extensive grounds offer opportunities for hiking and quiet isolation from vehicles. www.kingwoodcenter.org

LIVING BIBLE MUSEUM - MANSFIELD

Witness the Holy Bible come to life before your very eyes. Fifty-nine life-sized dioramas accompanied with special effects and an audio text will provide for you an experience you will never forget. Also included: Miracles of the Old Testament, Ohio’s only wax museum, and the Christian Martyrs. A collection of rare Bibles, woodcarvings, and American Votive Folk Art are now on display. The museum is non-denominational. Each tour is one hour in length and wheelchair accessible. www.livingbiblemuseum.org

JOHNNY APPLESEED HERITAGE CENTER – ASHLAND

Outdoor amphitheater offers entertainment, activities and a museum focusing on Johnny's life and area history. www.jahci.org

Ashland Area Events

View the calendar of events in Ashland, Ohio. www.visitashlandohio.com

Local Events

MAY

PIONEER DAYS – MAY 14-15

At the Wolf Creek / Pine Run Grist Mill on State Route 3 South of Loudonville. Enjoy buck skinners, crafters, encampments, live entertainment and more. www.wolfcreekmill.org

SPRING PLOWING DAYS AT MALABAR FARMS – MAY 14-15

Malabar Farm’s Spring Plowing Days event features the beautiful and majestic draft animals which once were the mainstay of farming in early Ohio. The setting for this event is the rich rolling countryside of Pleasant Valley where agriculture has played an important role since the 1820’s. www.malabarfarm.org.

LOUDONVILLE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW – MAY 21

Mohican Traditions Arts and Crafts Festival...Artisans and craftsmen will be selling and displaying their crafts in our beautiful Central Park in downtown Loudonville. Enjoy a chicken BBQ and more!

JUNE

WINE FESTIVAL – JUNE 11

Come and enjoy Ohio wines and some great food at the Grist Mill. 6 -8 Ohio Wineries will be represented. Wine is available for tasting, purchasing & carry-out. Food is also available for purchase. Live music all day. Wine tickets are $15.00 each, which includes a logo wine glass & tastings. Designated driver tickets are $8.00 each, which includes a logo mug & unlimited soft drinks. Children/Non-Drink tickets $5.00. All tickets may be purchased at the gate. www.wolfcreekmill.org

THUNDER IN PARADISE – BIKE SHOW/MUSIC & RIB FEST– JUNE 18

Spend the day in downtown Loudonville in Central Park and enjoy a variety of music all day long. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket. While listening to the music you can also enjoy ribs from the many vendors.

EMCO GEARS CLASSIC – MID OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE JUNE 19-21

The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series kicks off the first green flag of the 49th season of racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course drops on the EMCO Gears Classic. The series’ two classes jockey for track position at the same time as the Daytona Prototypes and GT machines compete during the twilight hours on Saturday. The weekend is supported by the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, the Cooper Tires presents The Atlantic Championship, the ARCA Truck Series and the Ford Mustang Challenge. www.midohio.com

VINTAGE GRAND PRIX – MID OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE JUNE 24-26

Datsun/Nissan will lead the numerous classic racing machines that will be on display and on track as the Featured Marque for the 25th annual Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. In the first of two throwback weekends at the classic road course, fans will be treated to several group races as well as Formula B and Formula 5000, sanctioned by the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association. Car clubs make up a big part of the weekend with over 400 vintage vehicles adding to the festivities. www.midohio.com

BALLOON FEST – ASHLAND JUNE 30 - JULY 3

Feel the excitement and splendor of bold, colorful hot air balloons as they tower over you, then magically rise and soar away! Balloon Glow, Balloon races, stage performances, sport tournaments, displays, exhibits, food and more. www.ashlandohioballoonfest.com.

JULY

BALLOON FEST – ASHLAND JUNE 30 - JULY 3

Feel the excitement and splendor of bold, colorful hot air balloons as they tower over you, then magically rise and soar away! Balloon Glow, Balloon races, stage performances, sport tournaments, displays, exhibits, food and more. www.ashlandohioballoonfest.com.

ANTIQUE FESTIVAL – LOUDONVILLE JULY 1-2

Enjoy Antiques and Collectibles in downtown Loudonville. Antique and collectible dealers set up in downtown Loudonville's Central Park. Live entertainment, food and more.

FIREWORKS – LOUDONVILLE JULY 2

Enjoy a 30 minute show of exciting fireworks in downtown Loudonville. Fireworks will be set off at dusk in Riverside Park.

CAR RALLY – LOUDONVILLE JULY 2

Over 500 cars attend this annual show. Rated #1 in the top ten downtown events in Crusin' Times Magazine. Live entertainment, great food and so much more!

GREAT MOHICAN POW WOW – LOUDONVILLE JULY 8-10

Pow-Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, signing, and visiting renewing old friendships and make new one. a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage. www.mohicanpowwow.com

ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND ENGINE SHOW – ASHLAND JULY – 8-10

The 19th Annual Show will feature Allis Chalmers Tractors & Equipment. Hosting the Buckeye Allis Club, Inc. R/C Truck & Tractor Pulling Saturday & Sunday. Car & Truck Show Sunday Only. For more information call 419-368-7360.

HONDA SUPERCYLE WEEKEND – MID OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE JULY 8-10

The superbikes of AMA Pro Racing headline the 2010 edition of the Honda Super Cycle Weekend. This year, the two-wheeled terrors take over the track Wiseco Superbike 100 doubleheader, with the series' other three classes, Daytona Sportbike, Supersport and Moto-GT filling up the weekend's schedule. Fans can lap the track like the pros as part of Mid-Ohio's 20th annual Dealer Ride. www.midohio.com

AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS – MID OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE JULY 22-24

Mid-Ohio keeps the time machine ticking after the vintage race cars speed off with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. The 16th annual classic bike weekend will see enthusiasts and riders travel from all across the country to sell, buy and trade gear and parts as part of North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet. Fans can watch riders race their historical hogs around the track in over a dozen classes and listen to iconic motorcycle figures in a series of seminars. www.midohio.com

AUGUST

LINCOLN HIGHWAY “BUY-WAY” YARD SALE AUG 4-6

Begun in 1913 and formerly known as the “Main Street of America," the Lincoln Highway was our country’s first paved coast-to-coast road. In celebration of this proud heritage the Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway is pleased to again host the 4th annual Main Street Across America Buy-Way Yard Sale. Join your friends, neighbors and visitors from across the Midwest to browse the many yard sales along the Ashland County section of the Lincoln Highway Historic Byway. www.historicbyway.com

SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE/ HONDA INDY 200 – MID OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE AUG 5-7

Ohio’s biggest motorsports weekend is also the final spectator event of the Mid-Ohio Summer. The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge / The Honda Indy™ 200 double-header gives fans over 24 hours of track action. For the fourth straight year, the American Le Mans Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series descend upon Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course as each series begin its final stretch of the season. Support series include Firestone Indy Lights, the Patron GT3 Challenge and the GT and Touring car classes of the SCCA World Challenge. www.midohio.com

SEPTEMBER

COLONIAL DAYS – SEPT 10-11

Let us take you back in history to the 18th Century. American, British, French and Native Americans reactor's will recreate a typical 18c. battle in North America. Meet colonial soldiers (American, British, French & Native Americans), see uniforms and era equipment. Cannon demonstrations, building a wigwam demo, trading demo between Europeans and Native Americans. www.wolfcreekmill.org

GREAT MOHICAN POW WOW – LOUDONVILLE SEPTEMBER 16-18

Pow-Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, signing, and visiting renewing old friendships and make new one. a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage. www.mohicanpowwow.com

OCTOBER

PRAIRIE PEDDLER FESTIVAL – BUTLER OCTOBER 1-2 AND 8-9

Located SR 97 only three miles from Butler Mohican KOA the Prairie Peddler Old West FestivaL 180 traditional craftsmen in an outdoor old time setting. Live entertainment, great food and children’s activities. www.prairietown.com

OCTOBERFEST – OCT 1, NOON - 11pm

Come & enjoy an Old World style German atmosphere at the Grist Mill with great food, live bands and of course – over 75 kinds of beer! (Wine Too) Tastings will be available for all kinds of beer! There will be a $1.00 charge to enter the grounds for those 10 yrs - 20yrs old. For those who are 21 years of age & over the admission charge is $5.00 each. Logo mugs, food & drinks are available for purchase separately. Corn Hole tournaments & other planned activities to enjoy. www.wolfcreekmill.org

FALL FOILAGE TOUR – LOUDONVILLE – MOHICAN AREA ALL MONTH

Experience the beauty of Mohican Country during a drive it yourself tour through the Mohican State Park. Take a hike on the trails, enjoy many historical sites and visit the local shops in the Mohican area. Maps available in the office.